I am getting ready for my Very First Performance! I timed my setup time... approx 2 minutes. Then I looked at the schedule and was relieved to find that there seems to be 1/2 hour between acts. Is that correct? Hope so.

Technical issues: does the 'house' have long enough cables to reach whatever mixing board you're using? Do you have powerstrips or should I bring my own? What else should I bring?

My current setup is very low-rent. It's on my bedroom desk.

Laura_________________The most important music equipment is what's in front of the instrument.

If you read the "guidelines for performers" email that was sent to all particpants, all of these questions were answered there.
Yes, there is at least 1/2 hour between sets. That time includes take down for the previous set, and also sound check. So we ask that you pre-stage your rig as much as possible earlier than that.
You should bring your own cables to connect to the mixer (or snake, if you're in the theater). 20 ft is recommended, but we can probably deal with shorter lengths.
You should bring sufficient power strips to plug in all of your gear._________________www.gregwaltzer.com

If you read the "guidelines for performers" email that was sent to all particpants, all of these questions were answered there.
Yes, there is at least 1/2 hour between sets. That time includes take down for the previous set, and also sound check. So we ask that you pre-stage your rig as much as possible earlier than that.
You should bring your own cables to connect to the mixer (or snake, if you're in the theater). 20 ft is recommended, but we can probably deal with shorter lengths.
You should bring sufficient power strips to plug in all of your gear.

Thanks for your help, Greg!

20' cables are so expensive...! I have lots of short cables & a stereo cable (single to double) that is about 5' long. What's the best way to convert it to 20'? Buy a few couplers and plug my shorter cables into the couplings? Would I lose a lot of sound quality that way?_________________The most important music equipment is what's in front of the instrument.

If you read the "guidelines for performers" email that was sent to all particpants, all of these questions were answered there.
Yes, there is at least 1/2 hour between sets. That time includes take down for the previous set, and also sound check. So we ask that you pre-stage your rig as much as possible earlier than that.
You should bring your own cables to connect to the mixer (or snake, if you're in the theater). 20 ft is recommended, but we can probably deal with shorter lengths.
You should bring sufficient power strips to plug in all of your gear.

Thanks for your help, Greg!

20' cables are so expensive...! I have lots of short cables & a stereo cable (single to double) that is about 5' long. What's the best way to convert it to 20'? Buy a few couplers and plug my shorter cables into the couplings? Would I lose a lot of sound quality that way?

Laura -- find me Saturday morning likely somewhere near the drum circle and I'll lend you a pair of cables.

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